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Former Ducks defenseman Steve Montador, who played 10 NHL seasons with six clubs, was found dead in his home early Sunday morning, according to the Mississauga News. He was 35. According to the newspaper, a friend of Montador's discovered his body at his Mississauga, Ontario, home and he was pronounced dead just shortly after police arrived. Foul play is not suspected and an autopsy will be conducted, a police spokeswoman said. The Ducks expressed their condolences on Twitter: "It is with great sadness to learn of the death of former #NHLDucks defenseman Steve Montador. Our thoughts go out to Steve's family." Born in Vancouver, Montador retired...

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